Tuesday, February 26, 2013

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure....

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” - Marianne Williamson

Saturday, February 16, 2013

"Blues From The Underground" - BLUTET

"BLUES FROM THE UNDERGROUND" feat. The BLUTET

"BLUES FROM THE UNDERGROUND" is the new debut studio recording from the Orlando based group, The BLUTET. This Album contains original compositions from the band, and some remixed jazz standards. This kinetic, jazzy, romantic, funkdafied, soul drenched, danceable debut album features sounds from the underground, UNDERGROUND BLUZ.

The BLUTET, is a contemporary jazz ensemble built upon the groundbreaking work of legendary groups as Art Blakey's Jazzmessengers and Benny Golson & Art Farmer's Jazztet. The focus of the group is compose, produce and perform great, entertaining, energetic, danceable original music stepped in the jazz traditions of improvisation, swing, blues, and the lineage to back it up. They are part of the new movement in music, to relate multiple genres into one statement. They are "the place where jazz & hip-hop meet."

The ensemble, The BLUTET, has been together since 2009 and have been a staple on the performing scene in and around central Florida. They have performed at venues such as; Jazz Tastings, The Social, Club 57 West, The Peacock Room and many others. They have been producing several monthly events since 2009; "The Digital Journey" "Bohemia After Dark" & "The Young Gunnz Jazz Showcase."

The ensemble is led by Jarritt Sheel on trumpet, but is comprised of Jarritt A. Sheel - trumpet, Bryan Mays - guitar, Derrick Harris - trombone, Derrick Harvin - keys, Derek Engstrom - drums, John Toney - bass, & Gabe Carson - sax. They are "The BLUTET"

Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Trayvon Martin would be 18..

Today...would have been the celebration on Trayvon Martin's 18th year on earth. Do not let this day go by without acknowledging his existence, and the violence that we all know exist. Lets all work together to make this world a better place. God has given us stewardship over the place to make it better and not worse...

Acknowledge the beauty...and lets keep it positive. Be good to one another.

P.S. Let reform gun laws, and mental health care.